Motivation Information



LifeHealthInsurance.ca

5 Ways to Fight Pessimism


Some people are naturally pessimistic and are happy being so.  They view themselves as pragmatic and as having a better sense of reality.  Then there are those of us who feel weighed down by negativity and wish that we could be more optimistic.  This is completely possible. It all lies in the way we perceive things...

 

1.                  Stress management

When we conceal our anxieties, they only build.  Each concern can snowball into a feeling of being overwhelmed. Each person has their own way of letting off steam.  This varies from exercise, to listening to music, to reading a good book.  More of us are beginning to realize how important proper stress management is to both our physical and mental health.

 

 

2.                  Constant reality checks

It is sometimes necessary to debate the validity of your concerns to determine whether they are rational or not.  This is called self-rationalization and one of the most recognized methods is the worst case scenario. This is when you consider the worst possible situation, then go on to consider whether it is likely to happen.   For example, a loved one said they would call once they arrived by subway to a certain destination. They should have reached that destination 15 minutes ago. You may dream up scenarios of there being a train accident or some other frightful incident took place. But after a little thought, you find that it's more probable that they either have yet to reach their stop or they will simply call you when it is convenient for them. You never want to leap to conclusions and cause yourself unnecessary stress.

 

 

3.                  Support of friends and family

Friends and family are usually more than willing to provide you with a much needed reality check.  Not everyone is fortunate enough to have close friends and family members to confide in though.  It is detrimental to find some type of support when you are feeling extremely confused or overwhelmed.  This support may have to come from a trusted co-worker or a member of a support group. Sometimes all it takes is another person's point of view to put things into perspective.

 

 

4.                  Own your feelings

Accept that you have complete control over your perceptions and internal responses.  You may not have control over what happened on your commute to work that upset you.  But you are able to decide whether you become relieved when the day is finally over, or frustrated, claiming you are always being dealt a bad hand.

Denni Gill is an up-and-coming Canadian poet.
www.urban-eden.org chronicles her own spiritual growth.
Feedback may be sent to denni@urban-eden.org.


MORE RESOURCES:


The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Devils shouldn't need added motivation heading towards playoffs
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
It was suggested that battling the Penguins for first place in the Atlantic Division should give the Devils some motivation down the stretch, ...
Power play key in division questNHL.com

all 11 news articles »


National Post

Butler, West Virginia never short on motivation
Yahoo! Sports
Butler has earned his reputation as one of the nation's top clutch performers by using every perceived slight against him as a motivational tool. ...
Mr. Clutch: West Virginia hero Da'Sean Butler ready to danceUSA Today
WVU players motivated by last season's early tournament exitCharleston Gazette
NCAA notebook: Life has a second act for Morgan State coachBuffalo News

all 505 news articles »


Parker senior turns family loss into motivation for scholarly research with ...
Janesville Gazette
Janesville Parker High School Washington Seminar students preview their week of field research beginning Monday. ...

and more »


Daily Mail

Ancelotti focused on Chelsea double glory
ESPN
"It's to put a new motivation in all the club,'' Ancelotti said. "To shift the objectives because we were focused on the Champions League and now we've ...
Carlo Ancelotti has Double incentive to reinforce his Chelsea futureThe Guardian
Only a 'double' can ease Carlo Ancelotti's Champions League painDaily News & Analysis
CARLO ANCELOTTI: I WON'T BE AXEDDaily Star
Independent
all 182 news articles »


Prefixmag

DX News Bits: Jeezy Loses His "Young", Romeo
HipHopDX
While preparing for his fourth studio album Thug Motivation 103, southern rapper Young Jeezy has changed his rap name to simply Jeezy, according to Def ...
Young Jeezy Drops The 'Young' From His MonikerBallerStatus.com
Young Jeezy No Longer "Young," Now Just JeezyPrefixmag
Young Jeezy Changes AliasThe BoomBox (blog)
Rap-Up.com -Sick Hop (blog) -Broward New Times (blog)
all 9 news articles »


Centre Daily Times

Lions' schedule offers motivation
The Daily Collegian Online
But Price and the Lions use the disrespect as a motivation to improve for the next time they play a "hotbed" team. Everyday, the team packs into the ...
WNIT run ends with home lossThe Daily Collegian Online

all 26 news articles »


Atlanta Journal Constitution

Direction, motivation key to job search
Atlanta Journal Constitution
You can't navigate today's workplace without encountering change. Job seekers need to find a new job, start a business or retrain for ...

and more »


Globe and Mail

Age, motivation will decide when and if he can return to old self
ESPN
Beckham could be back on the field within eight months, but his age -- he'll be 35 years old in May -- and motivation will go a long way in determining how ...
David Beckham's motivation to return is questioned by AC Milan's Clarence SeedorfTelegraph.co.uk
Fabio Capello offers David Beckham role in England backroom staff for 2010 ...Telegraph.co.uk

all 5,476 news articles »


Money doesn't always equal motivation
Chiropractic Economics
Well, times haven't changed as far as that's concerned and acknowledgement of a job well done ranks high on the list of motivational techniques. ...


Google News

home | site map
© 2006